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On May 27, 2026, the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania registered a bill to implement Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). The bill, registered under number XVP-1564, was prepared by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation and the Government of Lithuania. The legislation establishes the institutional framework and competencies for implementing the EU AI Act within Lithuania. It designates multiple state institutions with specific responsibilities for AI governance, including the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, the National Accreditation Body, the State Data Protection Inspectorate, the State Data Agency, the National Cyber Security Centre, and sector-specific market supervision authorities. The bill also creates provisions for establishing and operating restricted artificial intelligence regulatory sandboxes, which allow controlled testing of AI systems in controlled environments. The legislation includes comprehensive complaint-handling procedures, investigation mechanisms, and enforcement provisions. It establishes procedures for submitting complaints regarding AI system violations, investigation protocols for market surveillance authorities, and a sanctions framework. Sanctions include warnings, fines, and corrective measures, with penalties calculated based on turnover or revenue depending on the entity type. The bill also includes provisions for document retention, appeals of regulatory decisions, and an ex post impact assessment requirement. The bill entered the parliamentary register on May 27, 2026, and remains in registered status. It will require parliamentary approval before becoming law.